What happens in the womb can last a lifetime

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Epigenetics

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We are all interested in understanding what makes us who we are. We all also want to make sure that every child gets the best possible start in life. We have known for a long time that how we turn out depends on both our genes and our environment. What we now realize is that the influence of the environment begins in the womb, and how the mother feels during pregnancy can change this environment and can have a lasting effect on the development of her child. Therefore, we all need to support and look after pregnant women, both for their sake and that of future generations. We need to Begin Before Birth. We hope that this site will prove useful to a wide range of people who are interested in understanding more about the importance of the environment in the womb, including:

Professor Vivette Glover hosts an annual meeting specifically on this topic for medical professionals, policy makers and anyone interested about these issues. The next Begin Before Birth meeting will be held on Thursday June 8th 2017 at the Wolfson Education Centre, Hammersmith hospital, all are welcome. Click here to register for this event.

Below are links to some videos and games which provide more information on fetal programming and stress in pregnancy